flooding

According to a press release from the New York State Police, several cars tried to drive through flooded roadways recently at the W. Averell State Office and were disabled.

In his defense, the river wasn't there when he started filming.

Water rescues were required yesterday in Latham as heavy rains and flash flooding trapped some in cars and businesses.

Yesterday afternoon, with regard to weather, was pretty.

After large amounts of flash flooding in Florida, the TV news teams took to the streets to get the story out to the people that water was seemingly everywhere.

Say what you want but the torrential rains we received earlier today (Wednesday) were sick. With a friend sending me crazy pics from Scotia and my own personal pics while I was retrieving a friend at the train in Schenectady, I felt like I needed to show you exactly what happens when it downpours for about 30 minutes.

From our partners over at WZZM comes this story of a scary drive over a bridge. It happened on Lincoln Ave in Ionia. One minute the driver is crossing over what appears to be a normal bridge, the next minute the bridge is collapsing and nearly sends his vehicle plunging over the side...

The photos flooding social media sites such as Twitter and Instagram as well as Facebook are just shocking to see. Lower Manhattan is flooding, the power is out in large parts of NYC as the city takes a beating from Sandy. Also Atlantic City and other cities along the east.

During and after Sandy hits the Albany area and the Capital Region, roads may close for various reasons including flooding, downed wires, and other emergencies. Bridges may also be closed due to high wings, flooding, large debris in the water, and other hazards. We have a map from 511 NY which has official information regarding roads and bridges. Check out the map before heading out - but try to k

Heavy Rain is causing evacuations  in the village of Middleburgh, the village of Schoharie, the town of Broome, the town of Blenheim, as well as Prattsville in Greene County.  Residents of low-lying areas are advised to evacuate to higher ground.   If you are in these areas, please contact your fire department to receive emergency information.

Tonight the Carnival of Madness tour comes to the Times Union Center.  Q103 will be hosting the "official" pre-party just down the road at Savannahs from 4p-6p.  Bring monetary donations to help the Red Cross and support relief efforts for the Albany area residents affected by Hurricane Irene.

The place beyond the pines is now partly underwater.